Wake Tech received Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) grants to support eligible students with costs of attendance or emergency costs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students must be enrolled at Wake Tech in an Occupational Education or College & Career Readiness course and attest that they are experiencing financial challenges related to COVID-19. A Wake Tech Occupational Education student is considered “enrolled” once they have met the 10% point in a class; College & Career Readiness students are considered “enrolled” after completing 12 hours of instruction. If you owe a balance to Wake Tech, the college will not deduct any costs from these emergency aid funds but the outstanding balance will remain on your account.

No. Self-Supporting (SEF) and Community Service Programs (CSP) do not meet the enrollment criteria for grant funds.

Yes. Students enrolled in College & Career Readiness programs, excluding HEP, are eligible to apply. To be considered eligible, a student must complete 12 hours of instruction.

A Wake Tech Nurse Aide student is considered “enrolled” once they have met the 10% point in a class. For example, in classes that meet 100 hours, a student would need to complete 10 hours in the course to be considered enrolled. Once enrolled, they should complete the online application.

Yes. Non-credit courses that include career and employment training are eligible. Even if your class has recently ended, you may still be eligible to receive funds.

Yes. Even if you have received other financial assistance from Wake Tech, you are still eligible to apply.

No. These emergency aid funds are not part of your gross income for tax purposes. Visit the IRS CARES Act website or contact the IRS for more guidance.

No. If you are currently enrolled in both degree and non-degree programs, you should submit the application for degree students.

Wake Tech determines the amount of the grant by considering the information provided on the application and related documentation. 

If you receive an email notifying you that you have been approved to receive an emergency aid payment, your payment will be sent to the mailing address you have on file with Wake Tech. It may take up to six (6) weeks to receive payment.

How you use these funds is your choice. We hope you’ll carefully consider your personal and educational expenses for your cost of attendance, so you remain on the path to completion. We cannot guarantee availability of future funds.

If you submitted your application more than two weeks ago, you can check on the status of your application by emailing [email protected]. Reminder, applications are not reviewed when Wake Tech is closed.  

If your financial situation has changed since your application was first submitted and you would like to appeal the decision, send an email to [email protected] and include the following information:

• Your Name
• Student ID Number
• Your Wake Tech E-Mail Address
• Your Phone Number
• Detailed information on changes to your current financial situation and how it is related to COVID-19

The appeals decision will be final.